Building a Support System

Starting out in military life, particularly if your family has a member with special needs, can be overwhelming. You may have moved to a new location and want to connect with others but have no idea where to begin. What can you do to meet people, build a community and start thriving? Get tips on how to break into this wonderful, wacky world called MilLife. Learn how to get started when you’re new to the military, how to tackle and overcome common challenges, how to find and use available resources and how to make wonderful connections that can last a lifetime.

Resources

• EFMP & Me — Checklists such as: Advocating on Behalf of Your Child, Building a Support System, Organizing for Success, Getting Assistance, and What Is EFMP and How Can It Help?
• EFMP Family Support
• Military Family Readiness System
• Parenting and Children: Resources
• Building Healthy Relationships
• Love Every Day
• Re the We
• MilLife Learning